Oxalic acid from cane sugar

First published at 01:41 UTC on May 12th, 2018.
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We perform the classic oxidation of sucrose (cane sugar) using nitric acid, generating huge quantities of NO2 fumes and leaving us with a useful reagent, oxalic acid.

CategoryScience & Technology
SensitivityNormal - Content that is suitable for ages 16 and over
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